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After trying to trade him earlier this summer, the Minnesota Wild avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Pierre-Marc Bouchard by re-signing the right-winger to a five-year, US$20.

After trying to trade him earlier this summer, the Minnesota Wild avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Pierre-Marc Bouchard by re-signing the right-winger to a five-year, US$20.

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Wild signed right-winger Pierre-Marc Bouchard to a five-year, US$20.4-million contract Saturday.Bouchard, 24, a native of Sherbrooke, Que.

BOSTON – Glen Murray’s second tour of duty with the Boston Bruins has officially come to an end.The Bruins bought out the final year of the forward’s contract Saturday.

BOSTON – Glen Murray’s second tour of duty with the Boston Bruins has officially come to an end.The Bruins bought out the final year of the forward’s contract Saturday.

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCOLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed F Marek Svatos to a two-year contract.COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Mike York to a one-year contract.

Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCOLORADO AVALANCHE-Signed F Marek Svatos to a two-year contract.COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS-Signed LW Mike York to a one-year contract.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

According to Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated, Brendan Shanahan has decided he will be back for another season.
Shanahan is reportedly seeking a one-year contract and would like to return to the New York Rangers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Forward Mike York agreed to a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.York is expected to add depth on the top three lines for the Blue Jackets.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Predators signed centre Rich Peverley to a two-year deal and goaltender Pekka Rinne to a one-year contract extension Friday.

DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Marek Svatos to a two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing Friday.Svatos scored 26 goals last season despite missing the final 16 games with a torn knee ligament.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. – The New York Islanders have added to their defence corp by signing defenceman Bruno Gervais to a three-year, US$2.2225-million contract on Friday.

PITEA, Sweden – Tomas Holmstrom had his day with the Stanley Cup on Friday, and he let his cousin use it as a baptismal font for a christening.

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:National Hockey LeagueATLANTA THRASHERS-Named Randy Cunneyworth and Todd Nelson assistant coaches.BUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Journeyman minor league left wing Mathieu Darche signed a one-year, US$575,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.Darche, 31, was an unrestricted free agent, who had a career-high 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 73 games with Tampa Bay last season.

BOSTON – The Boston Bruins swapped forwards with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, acquiring Martin St. Pierre in exchange for Pascal Pelletier.

Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday:National Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS-Signed Randy Carlyle, coach, to a two-year contract extension through the 2010-11 season.